Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development - OECD

Innovative Learning Environments Project

The ALTE model reimagines teaching and learning, where the format of the traditional, more passive approach to learning, is replaced by a more collaborative method of

acquiring skills and knowledge. Instead of sitting in assigned seats facing the teacher listening to pre-determined content, students are encouraged to work together in small groups with the teacher serving as a facilitator, mentor and coach in a culture of inquiry and evidence to unlock critical thinking and creativity based on an exchange of ideas

and research around common themes, proposing theories around topics. This method of contextualization through "phenomenon learning" approaches themes through project-based learning, AKA Phenomenon Learning or Topic-Centric, where students are taught cross-subject

topics that incorporate multi-disciplinary content. This is often referred to as contextualization that makes learning exciting

and relevant. The effective use of technology for content delivery and the continued professional development of their

indstructor - teachers, principals and support staff - is key to its success. This process allows students to acquire important

21st Century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity, the “4Cs” of future education.